TCI 2013 Kolding: A funny and creative conference

Are you looking forward to participating in this year’s TCI conference in Denmark? There are plenty of reasons to do so. At the moment we are putting together a team of excellent key note speakers, both practitioners and academics. We have received a lot of promising proposals which makes the tracks very promising. And last but now least we are organizing THE party of the year at the castle of Kolding where you can expect medieval atmosphere and great music.

New deadlinesWe have already received a lot of interesting proposals and we are looking very much forward to reading them. Please note that the deadline for submitting a proposal has been extended to 1 May, so you still have the chance to submit your proposal.

Early bird registration has been extended until 1 June.

Call for specific cluster challenges to discuss in the Cluster Labs should be send to challenge@tci2013.com before 1 June.

Design characterizes the programmeWe are working on making a great programme with excellent keynote speakers and interactive and different tracks. Very soon we will be able to announce the first speakers.

This year’s TCI Conference will not be a traditional conference – not at all. Kolding is known for the design cluster, Design2Innovate, where several companies have incorporated design in their products and processes. Design, and how to turn design into new ideas and innovation, will therefore create the natural foundation for the conference in Kolding. Funny and creative features and tools will therefore characterize the whole programme.

The Gala dinner will be held at the Castle of KoldingWe have planned a gala dinner with good food and great music which will take you on a journey back in time in the medieval and romantic surroundings.

The Gala dinner will take place on the 5th of September at the amazing Castle of Kolding (“Koldinghus”). The Castle of Kolding – Jutland's last royal castle – has played an important role in the history of Denmark throughout more than 700 years.

Read more about the conference and register here: www.tci2013.com

Book your room at the conference hotel soonThere are a limited number of rooms available at the conference hotel, Comwell Kolding, so make sure to book your room soon. Contact Comwell Kolding to book your room, and refer to the TCI Conference for the special conference price.

Cluster LabsOur Cluster Labs are designed for addressing key questions that conference delegates have on their mind. Exploit the opportunity to pose a challenge you are facing in your everyday life and get feedback from your peers and experts at the Cluster Labs. The Cluster Labs are currently being designed in order to raise the bar for knowledge sharing, and we are looking forward to presenting the final concept soon. Remember to send your specific cluster challenge to challenge@noSpamtci2013.com before 1 May.

Call for proposals There is still room for proposals for presentations in the 6 different conference tracks and in the 6 academic tracks.

The main conference tracks are:

1. The influence of new technology on cluster development2. Use of design principles to drive innovation in clusters3. Transnational cluster collaboration4. Ecosystems for clusters and regional smart specialisation strategies5. Entrepreneurship in clusters6. Clusters to support growth in areas outside big cities

Find more information about the 6 main conference tracks and information on how to submit your proposal online here.

The academic summit tracks are:

1. Clusters in decline or rejuvenation2. Transnational cluster collaboration3. The role of technologies in cluster formation and development4. Clusters as entrepreneurial ecosystems5. Innovation and business models in clusters6. Design as a collaborative platform in clusters

Find more information about the 6 tracks, requirements for sending in a proposal and how to submit your proposal for the academic summit here.